Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.
Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.
Arburg is extending its sponsorship cooperation with the ABT Sportsline team in the DTM series for the 2026 season. The plastics processing machinery manufacturer sees this project as an important image and business platform.
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, Coveris will present its approach to closing the plastics loop based on complementary use of mechanical, chemical and solvent-based recycling and on collaboration across the entire value chain.
Herbold Meckesheim will deliver a second, technically identical PET bottle washing line for Turkish company Doğa PET, enabling the recycler to double its capacity at the Kırklareli plant to 200 tons of rPET per day.
Finat has completed a series of four workshops dedicated to developing a harmonised methodology for Product Carbon Footprint calculation for self-adhesive laminates and printed labels. Nearly 90 representatives from around 70 companies across the value chain took part.
RecyClass has published new testing protocols and the first sector-specific design for recycling guidelines for the automotive and EEE sectors, covering vehicles, fridges, temperature exchange equipment, small appliances and ICT products.
The German institute SKZ is expanding its portfolio with a permanent consulting model for plastics industry companies, focusing on sustainability reporting, EU regulations and preparing businesses for upcoming market requirements.
From 27–29 May 2026, the Finat European Label Forum 2026 will bring together owners and managers of label printing companies and technology suppliers, focusing on knowledge exchange, market analysis and network building in the label industry.
Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.
The Mainfranken Racing e.V. team from the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt uses the oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pump Atlas Copco GVS 100A to produce lightweight carbon composites that are crucial for vehicle performance in the student racing formula.
